Rolluplostinspace wrote:The Tories want to give the NHS to their friends in the city and on Wall st so this is what we end up with ......
U.S. Health Care Ranked Worst in the Developed World
The U.S. health care system has been subject to heated debate over the past decade, but one thing that has remained consistent is the level of performance, which has been ranked as the worst among industrialized nations for the fifth time, according to the 2014 Commonwealth Fund survey 2014. The U.K. ranked best with Switzerland following a close second.
http://time.com/2888403/u-s-health-care ... ped-world/
Guest wrote:Rolluplostinspace wrote:The Tories want to give the NHS to their friends in the city and on Wall st so this is what we end up with ......
U.S. Health Care Ranked Worst in the Developed World
The U.S. health care system has been subject to heated debate over the past decade, but one thing that has remained consistent is the level of performance, which has been ranked as the worst among industrialized nations for the fifth time, according to the 2014 Commonwealth Fund survey 2014. The U.K. ranked best with Switzerland following a close second.
http://time.com/2888403/u-s-health-care ... ped-world/
You truly don't have a clue, Let me someone who actually lives in the USA tell you about the standard of health care here.
I moved here from Britain so know both sides.
On Tuesday, my 9 year old son hurt his ankle in gym class at the school. This was at 9.30 am, At 11:30 am the school nurse contacted my wife and told her he was in pain and should go to A&E. I got a txt at 11:33 am and went to pick him up I then took him to an urgent care center. After I signed in which took me about 10 mins we were seen within 5 minutes. Both his feet were x rayed as a precaution and he was bandaged up and given crutches and told to bring to an orthopedic Doctor as soon as possible but their was no real rush and wednesday would be fine.
We made an appointment for 10 am and he was seen as soon as we arrived. He was x rayed again and all was ok, just a badly bruised bone. The time he actually took to be treated was only hours. No waiting time of days, weeks or months. Just hours Jack, No waiting to be seen by a junior Doctor who didn't know his arse from his elbow.
I've been in a british hospital a few times over the years I Lived there and each time I spent hours in crowded waiting rooms.
I know exactly which Health care system I prefer Jack, Having actually used both systems.
But don't let personal experience stand in the way of your version of the truth eh Jack.
Cannydc wrote:No mention of COST in that lovely little tale.
A cost that tens of millions of Americans simply cannot afford, as there is a massive profit margin built into their system, exaggerated by over-diagnosis and prescriptions.
malamute wrote:Our NHS is brilliant. My friend found a lump in her stomach less than a month ago. She was seen by her GP, he referred her to hospital, she has had blood tests and examinations and the lump has grown alarmingly. Today she is in hospital having a biopsy and I am looking after her lovely dog. Currently he is sunbathing in my garden.
She is confident that she is receiving excellent treatment.
Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Our NHS is brilliant. My friend found a lump in her stomach less than a month ago. She was seen by her GP, he referred her to hospital, she has had blood tests and examinations and the lump has grown alarmingly. Today she is in hospital having a biopsy and I am looking after her lovely dog. Currently he is sunbathing in my garden.
She is confident that she is receiving excellent treatment.
I wouldn’t have been after almost a month.... should have been fast tracked for something like that!
malamute wrote:Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Our NHS is brilliant. My friend found a lump in her stomach less than a month ago. She was seen by her GP, he referred her to hospital, she has had blood tests and examinations and the lump has grown alarmingly. Today she is in hospital having a biopsy and I am looking after her lovely dog. Currently he is sunbathing in my garden.
She is confident that she is receiving excellent treatment.
I wouldn’t have been after almost a month.... should have been fast tracked for something like that!
as I made clear she first had to see GP and then get referral then tests and other exams. That doesnt happen overnight you know. She will now have to wait for results of biopsy which everyone has to.
Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Our NHS is brilliant. My friend found a lump in her stomach less than a month ago. She was seen by her GP, he referred her to hospital, she has had blood tests and examinations and the lump has grown alarmingly. Today she is in hospital having a biopsy and I am looking after her lovely dog. Currently he is sunbathing in my garden.
She is confident that she is receiving excellent treatment.
I wouldn’t have been after almost a month.... should have been fast tracked for something like that!
as I made clear she first had to see GP and then get referral then tests and other exams. That doesnt happen overnight you know. She will now have to wait for results of biopsy which everyone has to.
What’s with the attitude? ....... I was fast tracked for a small breast lump..... from seeing GP to getting result of biopsy was 10 days
Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Gabby wrote:malamute wrote:Our NHS is brilliant. My friend found a lump in her stomach less than a month ago. She was seen by her GP, he referred her to hospital, she has had blood tests and examinations and the lump has grown alarmingly. Today she is in hospital having a biopsy and I am looking after her lovely dog. Currently he is sunbathing in my garden.
She is confident that she is receiving excellent treatment.
I wouldn’t have been after almost a month.... should have been fast tracked for something like that!
as I made clear she first had to see GP and then get referral then tests and other exams. That doesnt happen overnight you know. She will now have to wait for results of biopsy which everyone has to.
What’s with the attitude? ....... I was fast tracked for a small breast lump..... from seeing GP to getting result of biopsy was 10 days
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